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The fight against Antimicrobial resistance
What is antimicrobial resistance?
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when pathogens like bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites evolve to resist the effects of antimicrobials that were previously effective in treating or preventing infections1,2.
Bacterial AMR
ESKAPE is an acronym comprising the scientific names of six highly virulent and antibiotic resistant bacterial pathogens including: Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterococcus faecium, Enterococcus faecium
Bacterial AMR as a global threat
Bacterial AMR is considered as one of the tenth global health threat, as reported by WHO1,2
Fungal AMR
Fungal AMR as a global threat
Fungal AMR is considered one of the ten priorities in the global research agenda 2024 published by WHO1,2
AMR Global Research Agenda https://www.who.int/publications/b/75815